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Cats Drunk on Copper

Current 93 · 2001

77 min · 18 tracks · neofolk

A haunting tapestry of neofolk and experimental soundscapes, intertwining dark themes with ethereal vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • wave-like flow of emotions
  • immersive late-night listening experience
  • ethereal vocals for deep reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Themes
haunted landscapes· personal mythology
Career context
Released in 2001, 'Cats Drunk on Copper' is Current 93's follow-up to 'All the Pretty Horses' (1996), showcasing a continued evolution in their experimental neofolk sound. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation within the underground music scene, expanding its lyrical and sonic boundaries while retaining core thematic elements.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Twilight Twilight Nihil Nihil 5:03
  • 2 Calling for Vanished Faces I 1:33
  • 3 The Death of the Corn 5:47
  • 4 Horsey 8:47
  • 5 The Descent of Long Satan and Babylon 3:15
  • 6 In the Heart of the Wood and What I Found There 2:45
  • 7 Be 0:48
  • 8 Black Flowers Please 4:19
  • 9 Mary Waits in Silence 3:03
  • 10 Calling for Vanished Faces II 4:13
  • 11 Since Yesterday 3:19
  • 12 The Blue Gates of Death 4:15
  • 13 The Bloodbells Chime 3:45
  • 14 All the World Makes Great Blood 3:40
  • 15 The Great, Bloody and Bruised Veil of This World 4:49
  • 16 Dormition and Dominion / So: This Empire Is Nothing / This Shining Shining World 9:22
  • 17 A Sadness Song 4:30
  • 18 Happy Birthday 4:23

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